Shell Beach in Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Battle of Lake Borgne

October 28, 2016

1. Battle of Lake Borgne Marker

Inscription. December 14, 1814 - desperate delaying action by a small squadron of five American gunboats, a tender, and one dispatch boat under the command of Lt. Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Facing them was a large flotilla of armed British barges carrying about 1,200 troops to begin the invasion of New Orleans. With no wind, both sides rowed for position. The British overwhelmed the Americans and won the battle, but Jones bought Andrew Jackson valuable time.

Erected by Citizens of St. Bernard Parish.

Location. 29° 51.304′ N, 89° 40.701′ W. Marker is in Shell Beach, Louisiana, in Saint Bernard Parish. Marker is on Yscloskey Highway (State Highway 46) 1.4 miles east of Hopedale Highway (Highway 624), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Located at the eastern terminus of State Highway 46 at Shell Beach. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1320 Yscloskey Highway, Saint Bernard LA 70085, United States of America.

Looking across Bayou Yscloskey you can faintly see the ruins of Fort Proctor.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2017. This page originally submitted on November 4, 2016. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2016.